Lori Dobrowski:  

Life What to say? I'm very thankful for the small town upbringing I had in Indiana, and truth be known I'd rather be living in some small country town today. Our family relocated in '85 to the Phoenix area of Arizona, and it is here I've managed to stay (so far). I finished high school here, and continued on to the collegiate path (BEAR DOWN RED&BLUE!! GO CATS!) made lifetime friends while at school/work, lived in various cities around the state, and have eventually returned full-cirlce to the Phoenix valley, where it all started. Of course, Indiana would be my "true" trip home, but I'm sure my blood has thinned, and I don't know if I'd survive a winter season back home! ha ha Those of you who knew me will remember I was always doodling and drawing, and my big love for animals. I have had (over the years) 9 cats, 1 dog, 1 rabbit, 4 goldfish, and 5 horses. The current household # is 12 and is affectionately referred to as "the zoo" (four of the horses, 7 of the cats, and the token fish). Sadly, in the past 2 yrs I've started to "lose" animals, including one of the horses, my dog, one of the cats, and 3 of my goldfish. After I lost one cat, a stray kittie found me and made my home his home. Shortly after he arrived I acquired the latest 3 horses, 2 of which are young-ins, so now I get to test my training skills. I never thought I'd see the day when I'd have a horse, let alone 4! But I am very thankful; they are wonderful teachers and continue to make me a better person. In addition to those I own, I've had horses come and go through roommates, and helping out friends and family with "temp housing" for their equine companions. Doc, Angel, Cricket, Sara, Kamala, Storm, Shoney, and April have all resided here at one point or another...I miss Kamala the most. My vet has been kind enough to let me "shadow" on both his horse farm and practice, and I am thoroughly enjoying myself. It can be long day...Expand for more